Browsing Tag: MJCC

We’re marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of Israel with a year-long celebration! Keep an eye out for “Memphis Celebrates Israel at 70” branding at your synagogue, at events around town, and online. In this series, we’re asking Memphians to tell their personal Israel stories. Do…

MJCC Annual GalaWednesday, August 30at the Duncan-Williams Performance Hall (Germantown Performing Arts Center)6:45pm Reception | 7:30pm Performance Joshua Nelson, The Prince of Kosher Gospel was born and raised Jewish and a student of Judaism, including two years at college and on a kibbutz program…

“I think it would be a surprise to get a Chanukah present you didn’t know you were going to get. And happy. You would have something to play with. I didn’t think there would be very much kids who didn’t get Chanukah presents, but there are some…

Gearing up for its inaugural year, the Kay Usdan Saslawsky Institute for Ethical Leadership launches Spring 2017, sponsored by Jewish Community Partners and held at the MJCC. The seminar will be facilitated by notable educators and community leaders Rachel Shankman and Rabbi Feivel Strauss, who will teach a curriculum developed…

We already miss the refreshingly cool waters at the MJCC’s outdoor pool, and are counting the days until next year’s season opens.But this year sure ended on a high note, didn’t it? The nutty Cardboard Boat Race was as ridiculous as ever, and gave us…